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Three images of the same person, each wearing different clothes, wrap and look at each other.
Season
Theatre & dance

Theatre and Dance Winter/Spring 2025

Photo of Carducci Quartet in formal dress smiling at the camera
Season
Classical music

Shostakovich Quartets: Intimate Portraits

Marking 50 years since the composer’s death, the Carduccis take us on a five-concert odyssey through the complete string quartets – works that enshrine his inner life, loves and closest friendships.

two women leaning on each other
Season
Contemporary music

Alt-folk

A black and white still from Brick and Mirror, showing a man and woman embracing in bed
Season
Cinema

Masterpieces of the Iranian New Wave

Explore a showcase of ground-breaking films from 1962-1977, when a surge of creativity laid the foundation for Iranian arthouse cinema.

Noah Davis at work, Los Angeles, 2009, Photo by Patrick O'Brien-Smith
Season
Art & design Cinema Talks & events

Noah Davis: Talks and Events

Our public programme gives you a chance to learn more about the artworks and themes in the exhibition, as we explore Noah Davis's world with a series of talks, screenings and events.

Sakari Oramo conducting, with pink orange swirls around him
Season
Classical music

BBC Symphony Orchestra Multibuy Feb–May 25

You can save with our BBC Symphony Orchestra Multibuy.

The Academy of Ancient music posing with their instruments in the Barbican Conservatory
Season
Classical music

Academy of Ancient Music Multibuy Feb–Jun 25

You can save with our Academy of Ancient Music Multibuy.

A person in a yellow shirt and blue jeans standing over a green sofa chair, shouting. They are against a background of screens with each screen showing pictures of different men.
Season
Cinema Classical music Contemporary music

Spring at the Barbican

Explore our spring season, filled with unmissable theatre, music and cinema events. 

Season
Art & design Cinema Classical music Contemporary music Talks & events Theatre & dance Tours & public spaces

Spring at the Barbican: Concrete Garden

Chiming with this time of year, our programming celebrates growth, renewal, and transformation. Explore our wide range of events below.

Bharathi Prathap singing, sitting cross-legged and wearing colourful clothes
Season
Classical music Contemporary music

Darbar

Darbar Arts Culture & Heritage Trust (Darbar) firmly believes that Indian classical music has the power to stir, thrill and inspire its audience.